Political Column, Author at Bedford Independent

Monthly column: The Government has bet the whole house on red and lost

The Government’s flagship immigration policy lies in tatters as Suella Braverman’s “dream” to send asylum seekers to Rwanda was this week ruled unlawful by the UK Supreme Court...

Monthly column: If we make our voices heard they can have an impact on those in power

Sometimes the strength of public feeling can have an impact on those in power if we make our voices heard. When Mayor Tom Wootton and his Tory Cabinet made the decision to axe the Bedford River Festival...

Monthly column: Putting a spring back into Bedford’s step with £9m for GPs

We all know that Bedford Borough is suffering from a serious lack of GPs, leisure facilities that have been left in a state of disrepair, a Town Centre that needs smart and effective regeneration and poor...

Monthly column: A new approach to further education under Labour cannot come soon enough

This week Bedford, Shuttleworth and Kimberley Colleges have been celebrating Colleges Week, an event organised by the Association of Colleges to recognise the vital contribution of Further...

Monthly column: A vision of our town centre’s future

What do you think of when you think of Bedford Borough? For a lot of readers, it will surely be the River Great Ouse, a fantastic asset that it is at the heart of what makes our part of the world...

Monthly column: Standards in public life have slipped under Tory rule

I’ve been campaigning in Mid Bedfordshire ahead of one of the most captivating by-elections I can remember, which is taking place on 19 October. I’ve had some great conversations but the big...

Monthly column: Conservatives have dangerously neglected our public services

The impact of 13 long years of austerity has been highlighted in the past few weeks by the RAAC crisis – schools, hospitals, and other public buildings at risk of collapse. The infrastructure of this country...

Monthly column: Free activities for families this weekend

At the heart of my manifesto was a promise for families; that I would make sure that there is a family focus on everything the council does. That’s why I am delighted that this Saturday we will be celebrating...

Monthly column: PM has moved the goalposts instead of dealing with cancer waiting times

Last week, the Government announced it was dropping six out of ten of its cancer waiting times targets. Among the abandoned commitments includes the requirement for 93...

Monthly column: Get up, get out and get involved

As anybody who knows me well will tell you, I’m not a big user of social media. I use Facebook for family news and to keep up to date with local news outlets, Luton Town FC, and what my council colleagues...

Political Column

Monthly column: The Government has bet the whole house on red and lost

Monthly column: If we make our voices heard they can have an impact on those in power

Monthly column: Putting a spring back into Bedford’s step with £9m for GPs

Monthly column: A new approach to further education under Labour cannot come soon enough

Monthly column: A vision of our town centre’s future

Monthly column: Standards in public life have slipped under Tory rule

Monthly column: Conservatives have dangerously neglected our public services

Monthly column: Free activities for families this weekend

Monthly column: PM has moved the goalposts instead of dealing with cancer waiting times

Monthly column: Get up, get out and get involved

Ancient woodland in Bedford Borough under pressure from national housing targets

Bedford Blues rising up the table after fourth straight max points win at Blackheath

Second half blitz helps Real Bedford to win over Rushall Olympic

Queens Drive collision leaves elderly driver fighting for life in Bedford

Lest we forget: 2026 Armistice Day and Remembrance Day events in Bedford Borough

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